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Venture capitalist Wayne Kimmel and former Phillie Ryan Howard look to make the burgeoning sports betting industry their own
By Larry PlattWhy the 76ers Shouldn’t Have Celebrated Meek Mill
A former prosecutor on why we should hold the applause for the rapper recently released from prison
By Bryan LentzNot To Dis Smokin’ Joe, But…
We need to start honoring African Americans who have contributed to Philadelphia beyond sports and entertainment—like the late federal judge Leon Higginbotham
By Larry PlattVillanova Wins the NCAA Tournament!…
…Of social consciousness, that is.
By Larry PlattA Temple Stadium Can Spur Growth
A former Wharton prof, now head of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University, says college stadiums can benefit communities—if done right
By Kenneth L. ShropshireFaith-Based Football
In his Sunday sermon last week, a prominent reverend deconstructs the Eagles’ pronouncements of faith…and finds something that can transform the city
By Rev. Bill Golderer“Black History is Yours to Make”
A Mastery principal who boycotted the NFL this year is grateful to the Eagles—for helping him demonstrate that activism matters
By Sharif El-MekkiHey Eagles, can you do North Philly a solid?
WURD’s afternoon host urges the socially-good NFL champs to make its stadium affordable—so Temple doesn’t have to build a new one
By Charles D. EllisonAmerica Won the Super Bowl
Can last night’s win finally end Philly’s underdog story?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Eagles Are Philadelphia
The key to the game is the same as the key to our city’s future: Our team’s grit
By Ajay Raju